At the beginning of this year, the DeLasol solar power plant in Lapovo, Serbia, started operating. With a capacity of 9.9 megawatts, it is currently the largest solar power plant in the country, consisting of nearly 18,000 bifacial panels. The investment for this project amounted to nine million euros.
On the other hand, in mid-December, the company Domi Eko Solar initiated the production of solar panels at its facility near Velika Plana, in central Serbia. This marks the first factory for the production of photovoltaic panels in the country.
According to experts in the field, investments in solar power plants have become a popular trend in the Republic of Serbia in recent years. Many investors are interested in generating electricity from renewable solar energy. However, achieving this goal is more challenging than simply expressing the intention.
Starting from planning and choosing the location, securing financing, obtaining necessary permits, the construction of a solar power plant involves much more than installing solar panels and counting sunny days in a year. Many professionals, including engineers, lawyers, and relevant authorities, assist investors on this challenging path.
Regarding the state’s role, Dubravka Đedović Handanović, the Minister of Mining and Energy of Serbia, has previously emphasized that regulations are being adopted, and strategic documents are being prepared to create conditions for easier construction of new power plants for renewable energy sources and to ensure the supply of citizens and the economy.
Stojković Attorneys, a law firm providing assistance to investors in such projects, notes that the first step towards building a solar power plant is choosing the location.
“The chosen location determines the further development of the situation and is a very important factor. Accordingly, we distinguish two cases here. First, when the investor already has a prepared plot where they want to install the power plant but is not sure if it is possible and how.
In this case, the investor should contact the Distribution System Operator, if the power plant connects to the distribution system, and submit a request for the issuance of the system operator’s opinion on connection conditions to the branch responsible for the local self-government where the plot is located,” explained the lawyers.
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